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Smoke and Mirrors

Rating Not yet rated Local rating
Year 2001 Edition year
Pages 352 Mid-length read
Vibe Idea-led Weekend read

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Idea-led Weekend read Established title

Summary

Smoke and Mirrors by Neil Gaiman looks like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in from the record we have here. The edition details point to 2001 • Perennial • 352 pages, which helps set expectations before you buy.

Edition on file: 2001 • Perennial • 352 pages • ISBN 9780060934705.

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Balanced Moderate time

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What stands out here

What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.

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A steady pace will likely reveal more here than either speed-reading or constant dipping in and out.

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Smoke and Mirrors by Neil Gaiman looks like a steady book with a clear setup and an easy way in.

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